Most of us, at one time or another, have confronted the mystery of mulch. What's better: bark dust or garden mulch? I know I've thought about it many times. So has garden designer Ann Nickerson. The ...

What kinds of mulch are you using on your property? Do you make use of pine, hemlock or spruce bark? Perhaps you consider dyed wood waste acceptable in your landscape. Can you find a location where ...

ALMOST 30 YEARS, AND IT’S MADE A MESS. WITH BIG RIGS ON THE ROLE. THIS IS THE HEMLOCK BARK MULCH. WOW, IT’S ALL REAL HEMLOCK AND MOUNDS OF MULCH AT THE READY. HOW BIG A PILE OF MULCH IS THIS? THIS ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

I have a lot more problems with weeds than my neighbor. He says that bark dust mulch is the main reason he has fewer weeds. Does bark mulch make that much difference? Yes, a 1 1/2 – to 2-inch layer of ...